Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Eamon Doggett

Irish boxer Kellie Harrington through to final of European Games

Kellie Harrington has secured her spot in the final of the European Games in Minsk.

The Ireland captain beat Agnes Alexiusson of Sweden by unanimous decision in this evening’s lightweight semi final.

The world champion will fight in the final on Sunday morning against Finland's Mira Potkonen.

Harrington said after a dominant display: "I'm just feeling great.

"I came here last year and got a bronze medal. I said, 'coming here, hopefully I get more than a bronze,' and now I'm in the final.

"The best thing about it is that we're a wolf-pack. We're all here as a team, we're all medaling, it's fantastic. Irish boxing is well and truly alive.

"I haven't had a fight since February, so to come back here now and be in the European final... this is what dreams are made of.

"I have every medal now expect for an Olympic one."

Harrington joins Belfast boxer Michaela Walsh in guaranteeing Ireland at least a silver medal after Walsh went through to the featherweight final earlier today.

Elsewhere, Offaly welterweight Grainne Walsh controversially lost 3-2  in her semi-final and will bring home a bronze medal.  

If you haven't already, be sure to like our Irish Mirror Sport and Irish Mirror GAA pages on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.           

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.